"Joy against suffering"
"If all kinds of suffering that exist in the world were placed on one side of the scale and poverty were placed on the other side, poverty would surpass all other problems" (Shemot Rabbah 31:14)
The shame of poverty is the hardest of all. The poor wander with the burden of debt hanging on their backs, intensely pursued by nasty creditors, and with so much to pay, they see no other way out except suicide. (May the Eternal save us.)
The end of the road that leads to poverty or any other severe problem in life (where apparently no salvation exists) is to pour out one's heart before the blessed Creator.
Talking to the Creator will give you the relief and confidence you need to face your problems and overcome them.
All the initial hysteria and panic will go away, and now with a clear mind, calm and tranquility, you will be able to face your problem.
Trust in the Creator leads to the joy of freedom! But due to bad habits and routine, we have become comfortably accustomed to sadness, depression, and laziness, which block our ability to feel good, and as Rabbi Nachman said:
"The primary consequence of the snake bite was laziness and sadness."
(Likutey Moharan 1,189)
But how did the serpent cause the fall of Adam and Eve and darken the destiny of humanity forever?
The answer is: He did so by introducing sadness into their lives, as it is said regarding the first curse that Adam received: "and in sadness you shall eat."
(Even after you manage to earn money, it will come with a lot of effort and bitter work)
So what is the worst curse?
Being sad and tangled up, the opposite of being happy, is the product of the greatest blessing.
Joy is such a vital component to human health and well-being that if it doesn't come naturally, you must force yourself to be happy, as Rabbi Nachman said:
"Medical experts say that the cause behind all pathology and illness is depression and melancholy."
Beware of sadness, do not fall into this trap, seek to free yourself, the best way is to look for your good points, to look for all the good in your life, all that the Creator has given you.
Gratitude will also help you a lot. Be thankful for everything! You'll see that even with your problems and difficulties, you're still lucky!
Talk to the Creator, He's right there! The Creator is the Merciful Father of all humanity! He hears you, talk to Him!
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